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WHO intensifies vaccination drive for children in Gaza amidst fragile ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its target to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza against a range of diseases, leveraging a tenuous ceasefire to deliver critical healthcare. Since the launch of the first phase of the campaign on November 9, more than 10,000 children under the age......

Israeli airstrike kills 13 at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, sparking controversy over target

A deadly Israeli airstrike has killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Sidon, southern Lebanon, marking the largest death toll from any attack in Lebanon since a ceasefire......

Smart bra transforms breast cancer detection with connected technology

The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A......

Tragic discovery of four-year-old girl found dead in Rhône, mother hospitalized

A four-year-old girl's lifeless body was discovered on November 17 in Montrottier, a small commune approximately 30 kilometers from Lyon. The investigation is in its early stages, with authorities confirming that the girl may have died from suffocation, although this has yet to be officially verified. Following......

Antibiotic consumption surges in France, raising concerns over resistance

The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming......

Moroccan opposition demands inquiry into alleged drug market conflicts of interest

Tensions are rising in Morocco over the management of drug procurement markets, as the opposition party PJD has called for a parliamentary commission of inquiry into alleged conflicts of interest. The party accuses the Ministry of Health of illegal contract awards and favoritism, while the government......

Health ministry refutes claims of favoritism in potassium chloride imports

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has categorically denied allegations raised in Parliament regarding favoritism or monopolies in the importation of potassium chloride (KCl), a critical medication used in intensive care, surgery, and anesthesia. During a parliamentary debate on......

Portugal registers 29 Mpox cases since August

Portuguese health authorities confirmed 29 mpox cases in the past three months, warning of a possible increase in transmission though no new epidemic peak has been detected. According to the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) and the National Health Institute Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), 10 cases were......

Morocco launches recruitment of 800 nurses and health technicians

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has announced the launch of a new recruitment campaign for 800 positions aimed at strengthening the country’s health workforce. The posts are reserved for nurses and health technicians, particularly in priority specialties, based on the actual needs......